Richard Rowe served over 20 years in the U S Navy, living in Australia, Bahrain, and Japan while also visiting over 50 different countries. Throughout his journey, he has had the opportunity to meet with people from all walks of life, including the Dahlia Lama. He has experienced leadership and human behavior on all levels - from the entry level military person to noted government leaders, and different religious leaders throughout the world. His experiences have not only transfused his knowledge, but have given him insight into human behavior.

After leaving the military, Rowe ventured into the corporate world and worked for a Fortune 500 Financial company, promoting better customer service, sales, and leadership through facilitation. An internationally recognized speaker and author, he has authored Is Your Life a Puddle or an Ocean?, a look at how we create ripples in our lives based on our choices.

Combining his experiences in the military and his corporate experiences, Rowe creates a presentation which is information-rich, highly motivational, and entertaining. He is a polished storyteller, making the seemingly complex easy to understand, and has given numerous lectures and courses on leadership, sales, customer service, change, and teamwork. Rowe has presented over a 1,000 speeches and seminars globally.

Rowe is certified as a Master Training Specialist for the military - only held by the top ten percent of all facilitators - and is a member of American Society for Training & Development (ASTD) and the National Speakers Association (NSA).

He holds an Associates degree in Technical Instruction, a Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, and a Masters of Science in Management with a focus on adult learning.